A reflective essay on street photography, attention, and the rise of the scrolling curator. As images circulate faster and visibility begins to resemble value, how does this reshape the way photographs are seen, judged, and made?

Returning to Lisbon felt calmer the second time, but it also raised a quiet unease. Familiar streets can sharpen confidence, yet they can also narrow perception. This is a reflection on what changes when we return to a place with a camera, and what stays stubbornly the same.

Why do conversations about photography so often begin with cameras rather than attention? In this reflective essay, I explore why I rarely talk about gear, not because it is unimportant, but because it too easily displaces more meaningful questions. Drawing on lived experience and photographic theory, the piece considers photography as an act of selection, interruption, and responsibility, where the human act of looking matters more than the device used.

A reflective walk through the quieter districts of Venice, exploring the city at a gentler pace and observing its everyday rhythms. This piece looks beyond the familiar landmarks and follows a street photographer’s instinct to wander, linger and discover the quieter Venice that reveals itself far from the madding crowds

What happens in the quiet gaps between one image and the next? This reflective post explores the creative lulls of street photography, the pressure of content creation, and how overproduction may cloud the ability to truly see.

To photograph is to see, but also to take. Inspired by Sontag’s On Photography, this post reflects on the subtle ethics of street photography—when to press the shutter, when to look away, and what we might unknowingly steal when we frame a passing moment.

A personal reflection on why street photography, at its most observant, is often best practised alone. This piece explores the balance between solitude and shared experience, offering thoughts on creative rhythm, group dynamics, and the quiet rewards of walking with care through the crowd.

Street photography rarely rewards the restless. This reflective essay explores the delicate art of presence—waiting without waiting. From missed moments in Lisbon to the quiet discipline of true observation, it examines how instinct, patience, and awareness shape the way we see and respond to the world around us.

In Plain Sight is a long-term black and white street photography project set in Valletta, Malta. In this reflective essay, Jon Wrigley shares the process of shaping the work into a book, navigating doubt, and submitting it for the FRPS distinction with the Royal Photographic Society.

Exploring Lisbon through street photography, I wandered its narrow streets, capturing the city's textures, light, and fleeting moments. In an era of digital consumption, I reflect on slowing down, observing, and rediscovering a deeper connection to photography.

Explore the art of shooting from the hip in street photography, a technique capturing candid moments with subtlety and spontaneity while sparking creative debate.

Valletta, Malta's capital, is a city of light, shadow, and history. From its Baroque facades and historic streets to the contemporary Parliament Building, Valletta is a photographer’s delight. This blog reflects on capturing street images while navigating its bustling streets.

Street photography is more than capturing unscripted moments. It’s a delicate balance of observation, patience, and instinct, requiring photographers to engage deeply with their surroundings. This post explores the mindset and techniques behind this compelling art form.

Black and white photography remains a vital medium, offering a timeless aesthetic and emotional depth. By removing colour, it highlights light, shadow, and texture, creating an abstract perspective that resonates with viewers. This post explores the artistic and psychological impact of monochrome imagery, discussing its relevance in a world dominated by colour.

Malta's shoreline reveals the understated beauty in the ordinary. This black and white photography project celebrates the subtle and overlooked, capturing the delicate interplay between human interventions and the sea. Through long exposures, soft light, and film grain, these photographs reveal the sublime in the seemingly mundane, inviting us to reimagine the concept of landscape photography.

Street and documentary photography both aim to capture reality, but their intent and approach differ greatly. While one thrives on spontaneity and artistic vision, the other seeks to inform and tell structured stories. This post explores the blurred boundaries between these genres, their historical evolution, and their modern relevance in the digital age.

Malta's Carnival, steeped in history and vibrant tradition, offers an explosion of colour, culture, and energy—a true spectacle for any photographer. With a focus on portraits and the intrinsic vibrancy of the celebration, this blog reflects on capturing the spirit of the Carnival while navigating its bustling environment. A departure from black-and-white photography, these images embrace the dazzling hues that define the event.